March 2015

Violent actions in other parts of the world have marred the first months of this new year, reminding us of the siege in Sydney at the end of last year. 

  • We note the responsibility that comes with free speech (p. 4) and the power of social media (p. 5).  
  • We introduce our new interfaith initiative, Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World’s Religions) in mid-September (p. 6)  - more details to follow.
  • We propose the two principles of reciprocity and impartiality to guide Christians and Muslims in their behaviour towards each other (Editorial, pp. 1, 7)
  • There is the usual News from the Centre (p. 2), News from the World (p. 3) and Coming Events (p. 8)


Rev Dr Patrick McInerney

Coordinator, Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations
Columban Mission Institute